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Stephen Decatur High School
​9913 Seahawk Road
Berlin, MD 21811
​Phone: 410-632-2880     
Fax: 410-641-1135
Just eight miles west of Ocean City, Maryland on Route 50, Stephen Decatur High School is the largest of Worcester County's three high schools, with an enrollment of nearly 1400 students. Centered around a solid foundation of academic coursework in the areas of language, science, math, and social sciences, Decatur students also have access to new technologies and fine arts opportunities in theatrics, music, and the visual arts. We have a first class cadet program, sponsored by the United States Government, which provides wide-ranging leadership training. More than anything, Stephen Decatur High School is about providing opportunity to each and every one of our students, which shows in their accomplishments.

Mission Statement
The mission of Worcester County Northern Schools, a diverse and growing community, is to provide a rigorous, sequential, and balanced curriculum for all students to become responsible life-long learners. This will be accomplished through instructional excellence in partnership with family and community in a safe, caring and well-maintained environment. We will recognize the uniqueness of each student's role as a productive citizen in an ever-changing world.

School Highlights and Awards
Maryland Center for Character Education School of the Year Awards, Maryland Blue Ribbon School, Award-Winning Choirs, Legal Interns, Drama Program, Maryland Most Beautiful People Award, Wendy's High School Heisman Program/National Finalist Student Award, President Bush-Daily Points of Light Award, Worcester County Outstanding Volunteer Youth Group Award, Maryland State "Sherry Unger Award," $10,000 National Intel and Scholastic School of Distinction Award, Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Educational Leadership Award, SMART Showcase School, After School Academy The Global Village Community Foundation Grant, The Bayside Conference Sportsmanship Award, Special Education Creative Achievement Award, Recipient of Maryland Safe and Supportive Schools Initiative, Re-accreditation through Middle States, Siemens STEM Fellow, First Place-Rookie Seed Award and First Place-Underwriter's Laboratory for Pit Safety at Chesapeake Regional FIRST Robotics Tournament, First Place-Underwriter's Laboratory for Pit Safety at Regional FIRST Robotics Tournament in Washington, DC, First Place-Alliance Award in Maryland Regional Tournament,  PBIS Gold Recipient - multiple years, Baltimore Ravens Honor Rows recipients - multiple years.

Special Programs
Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Program (PBIS), Mentoring Program, Freshman Seahawk Day, Senior Seahawk Application Week, Homecoming, Annual Career Week-Job Fair, Service-Oriented Clubs, Read 180 Program, NHS Tutoring Program, SAT Prep Program

After School Programs
Credit Recovery, Maryland BRIDGE projects, Clubs and Sports, and After School Academy Intervention and Enrichment Programs

Parent Involvement Opportunities
After Prom Committee, Athletic Boosters, Band Boosters, SIAC, Chorus Boosters, NJROTC Boosters, Mentor Program

General Information
Principal:  Mr. Thomas Sites
Assistant Principals: Mrs. Katherine Cater, Dr. T. Curtis Bunting, Mr. Leland Green, Mr. Trevor Hill
Guidance Counselors:  Mrs. Lauren Sharkey, Ms. Veronica Hayes, Ms. Marcea Redden, Mrs. Valerie Riley
Address: 9913 Seahawk Rd. Berlin, MD 21811
Phone:  410 - 632 - 2880
Fax: 410 - 641 - 1135
Website: http://www.stephen-decaturhs.com
Facebook:  Stephen Decatur High School
Twitter:  @SDHSSeahawks
Instagram: sdhsseahawks
Snapchat: sdhsseahawks
Grades: Grade 9 through Grade 12
School Day: Begins at 7:48 AM; Ends at 2:40 PM
Enrollment: 1,351 students
Staff: 96 Teachers, 16 Educational Assistants, 7 Food Service Personnel, 3 Nurses, 8 Secretaries, 1 Media Specialist, 12 Custodians, 1 Speech Therapist, 1 Psychologist, 1 Special Education Therapist, 1 Special Education Tech, 1 Athletic Trainer, 1 Vision Therapist, 1 Technology Coach, 1 Student Services Worker; 1 Curriculum Resource Teacher, 1 Test Coordinator
School Built: 1952
Additions: 1964, 1980, 1999, 2002
Total Size: 256,000 sq. ft.
Site: 27.4 acres
Teacher to Student Ratio: 1:16




Last Updated: March 5, 2021
EEO Employer
Worcester County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: 
Supervisor of Human Resources

Worcester County Board of Education
6270 Worcester Highway
Newark, MD 21841
(410) 632-5000
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